Terms & conditions

Tuition fees

Tuition fees cover the cost of face-to-face instruction by experienced professional tutors and 'hands-on' training and practice using modern computer technology. The tuition fee also covers all College examination fees but not those in respect of external examinations. The tuition fees quoted are normally for one academic year of study. Overseas based students who are 'visa nationals' (ie. required to obtain a visa from a local British Embassy or High Commission) are required by WLC regulations to pay full tuition fees in advance. This is because statistical analysis has shown that instalment fee payment reduces the likely-hood of a successful visa application. UK based visa nationals, non visa nationals and citizens of the European Community may pay tuition fees on an instalment basis, although an extra £50 per term is payable if this method is chosen. To calculate the fee for the ABE Diploma course for example, simply add £150 to the fee quoted on the fee sheet, and divide the total by three. Thus: £4200 + £150 ÷ 3 = £1450 per term. The same formula can be applied for all courses, apart from the MBA, where the tuition fees are already quoted by the level.

Please see our 'how to pay' page for further information.

Sponsorship Forms

In the case of an overseas student, where a friend or relative in the UK will be acting as his or her sponsor by providing living expenses and accommodation on their behalf, it will be necessary for the sponsor to complete and sign a sponsorship form and provide evidence confirming their financial ability to maintain the student. The sponsor should contact the College for further details, and the appropriate form.

Health

Overseas students who are in the UK for 6 months or longer are entitled to medical treatment under the National Health Service and therefore medical insurance is not necessary. We do advise, however, that students register with a doctor as soon as they arrive in London.

Living Expenses and Banking

Many parents prefer the College to administer student living expenses because it allows the student to concentrate on his or her studies without having to worry about money matters. It also helps eliminate the problem of overspending. It works very simply. The parent or sponsor deposits the living expenses with the College Bursar who will then release the money to the student on a weekly basis in accordance with instructions given. Rent cheques, for example, can be made payable directly to their hostel and examination fees can be held in reserve.

(Note: This is, of course, subject to the student being in funds with the College and so please ensure that funds are sent to the College well in advance of their being required as considerable unnecessary distress can be caused to students whilst waiting for living expenses to arrive from overseas.) There is no charge for this service. However, this method of administering the student's personal and living expenses is not obligatory and we can arrange for the student to open a personal bank account.

Passports and Visas

The College is pleased to help students with passport and visa formalities. If a student's Visa is due to expire whilst he or she is still studying, the college authorities will arrange an extension.

Progress reports

The College will send these, if required, to the student's nominee - e.g. parent, guardian or employer. Students who wish to take advantage of this service should advise the College of the name and address of the person to whom reports are to be sent.